1987 general election · Scotland
Galloway and Upper Nithsdale: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 1987 general election with a majority of 3,673. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,6739.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%41,040 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,429
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,592 | 40.4% | −4.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 12,919 | 31.5% | +0.6 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,001 | 14.6% | +1.6 | |
| Labour | 5,298 | 12.9% | +1.6 | |
| Others | 230 | 0.6% | +0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 41,040 | |||
| Majority | 3,673 | 9.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Galloway and Upper Nithsdale at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,592 votes (40.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 1987?
3,673 votes (9.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Galloway and Upper Nithsdale in 1987?
76.8% of the 53,429 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,040 votes).
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